Session II - EU institutions and Policies

When did De Gaulle issue his first veto to the entry of the UK into the European Union ?

• 11th of February 1967

• 14th of January 1963

• 11th of January 1963

• 14th February 1967

Answer explanation

Of course you do not need to know that for the exam !

When did the European Union acquire legal personality?

• December 1, 2009
• November 15, 2010
• June 30, 1992

• January 1, 1993

Answer explanation

It was with the Lisbon Treaty's adoption that EU was provided with legal personality.

Member States have no say when it comes to determining European Policies and Legislations

• Member States can only advise on European Policies
• Member States can advise on both European Policies and Legislations

• Member States have exclusive control over European Policies

• True! Give us back sovereignty!

Answer explanation

Member States are being represented at both the European Council (responsible for determining the political guidelines of the EU) and the Council of the EU (co-legislator with the Parliament)

Who are the current faces of the EU?

• Olaf Sholz, Emmanuel Macron, Georgia Meloni

• Mario Draghi, Christine Lagarde, Catherine Ashton

• Ursula von der Leyen, Josep Borrell, Jacques Delors

• Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Roberta Metsola

What is the ordinary legislative procedure ?

• The ordinary legislative procedure is a co-decision process between the European Parliament and the European Council

• The ordinary legislative procedure is a co-decision process between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
• It is a procedure that associates the national Parliaments and the Council of the EU.

• A process solely managed by the European Commission.

Speaking about co-decision...When was the European Parliament granted the power of co-decision, making it an equal partner with the Council of Ministers in most legislative areas?

• 1993
• 1990
• 2000
• 1985

Answer explanation

Yes! Upon the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty!

How are decisions typically made in the Council of Ministers?

• By qualified majority voting (QMV) for most legislative decisions.

• Unanimously in all areas of policy.

• By simple majority.

• By the European Council directing the Council of the EU

Answer explanation

Remember: 55% of Member States amounting to 65% of the European Union's population!

Which of the following is NOT a main objective of the European Green Deal?

• Achieving zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

• Reducing CO₂ emissions by 70% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

• Ensuring that no one is left behind in the green transition

• Promoting a sustainable and resilient food system

Which institution can be brought before the CJEU for a review of legality (compliance with EU Law) of its acts ?

• The European Parliament

• The European Commission

• The European Council of Ministers

• All three of them

Answer explanation

Check Article 263 TFEU

During the Brexit negotiations, which of the following issues proved to be the most contentious between the UK and the EU?

• The status of Gibraltar

• The Irish border

• Fishing rights in British waters

• The UK's financial contributions to the EU